Every year, Sony takes a moment to showcase the most popular downloads on its PlayStation platforms, and for 2024, there wasn’t much upheaval compared to the previous year. For those keeping an eye on PSVR 2’s journey, the results come as no real shock.
As it approaches its second birthday, the PSVR 2 has faced some criticism regarding its evolution. Released in February 2023, some voices were quick to call out its apparent lack of killer exclusives and a slight dip in developer support compared to the original PSVR. However, the die-hard fans have a different tale to tell.
Let’s give credit where it’s due: PSVR 2 has some impressive specs. This headset lets developers hit higher render resolutions and dive into deeper visual intricacies, going beyond what even Meta’s Quest 3 can offer. Moreover, PSVR 2 enthusiasts got a treat when, last June, Sony dropped a wired adapter making PC VR gaming possible. But how do all these features translate to user engagement on the PlayStation Store? Well, the downloads tell the story.
So, here’s a look at the leading downloads chart for you, complete with when each game originally made its debut:
Top Downloads for PSVR 2 in 2024
US/Canada
- Beat Saber (2018)
- Among Us VR (2022)
- Pavlov (2023)
- Arizona Sunshine 2 (2023)
- Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition (2023)
- Job Simulator (2016)
- Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition (2019)
- Swordsman VR (2020)
- Metro Awakening (2024)
EU
- Beat Saber (2018)
- Pavlov (2023)
- Arizona Sunshine 2 (2023)
- Among Us VR (2022)
- Horizon Call of the Mountain (2023)
- Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition (2023)
- Job Simulator (2016)
- Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition (2019)
- Legendary Tales (2024)
- Swordsman VR (2020)
Unsurprisingly, the all-time favorite Beat Saber from 2018 claimed the top position in both North America and Europe. Its enduring popularity isn’t a bad reflection on the platform; in fact, it’s one of the essentials experienced players would suggest to newcomers.
In 2024, only two newcomers shook things up: Metro Awakening from Vertigo Games, which, considering its November release, had a brief window to impress, and Legendary Tales from Urban Wolf Games, which fully launched after a long Early Access stint on Steam.
It’s worth noting that Arizona Sunshine 2 was a latecomer, releasing in December 2023, so it too had little time to make its mark in the download stats for the previous year.
Despite these new entries, several titles continue to dominate the scene. For a bit of perspective, here’s a peek at PSVR 2’s top downloads from 2023, its first almost-full year post-launch:
US/Canada
- Pavlov
- Beat Saber
- Kayak VR: Mirage
- Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge
- Horizon Call of the Mountain
- Job Simulator
- The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution
- The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR
- Swordsman VR
- Pistol Whip
EU
- Pavlov
- Beat Saber
- Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge
- The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR
- The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution
- Job Simulator
- Horizon Call of the Mountain
- Moss: Book II
- Swordsman VR
The gaming landscape for PSVR 2 clearly shows some steadfast favorites that continue to resonate, alongside fresh faces that give players something new to experience. As the VR frontier continues to expand, it’ll be fascinating to see what 2025 will bring to the table.
